South Africa

Currency: South African rand (ZAR)

Timezone: South African Standard Time (UTC+2)

South Africa is a Southern Africa country located at the tip of the continent, sharing its borders with Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe. The climate of the country is mostly sub-tropical along the coast and semi-arid inthe other parts of the country with a terrain that is mostly plateau with rugged hills. With a population of approximately 60 million people, South Africa is the most populous country in Southern Africa and contains a diverse ethnic group, including Black African, Whites, and Indian/Asian.

The official languages of the country are English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Venda, Tsonga, Swazi, Southern Ndebele. The country operates a parliamentary republic system of government which is administratively divided into nine (9) provinces, and Pretoria —the country’s capital. The South Africa economy is the second-largest economy in Africa by GDP and is widely regarded as a middle-income emerging economy that is rich in natural resources. The major source of foreign exchange for the country comes from the export of gold, diamond, wines, iron ore, platinum, non-ferrous metals. The major challenges facing the country are the prevalence of HIV/AIDs and public sector corruption.

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Interim Policy for Early Childhood Development

Ministry of Education, South Africa

The interim policy is in recognition of the critical importance of early childhood development (ECD) as a fundamental pillar of the foundation for lifelong learning. The government aims to incorporate ECD into the components of...

South Africa • 1997 • Education

Language in Education Policy

National Department of Basic Education, South Africa

This language in education policy is being developed as part of a national language plan encompassing all sectors of society, including the deaf community.

South Africa • 1997 • Education

Housing Act 1997

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the facilitation of a sustainable housing development process and to provide for the establishment of a South African Housing Development Board and to provide for matters connected therewith.

South Africa • 1997 • Democracy and Governance

Designation of Administrator, Local Authorities who may Issue Authorisation for Undertaking of Activities in Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The notice designates in the schedules of the environment conservation act of 1989, administrators and local authorities who may issue written authorization for the undertaking of activities as related to the Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area.

South Africa • 1996 • Environment and Climate Change

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns Relating to Macadamia Trees as well as Domestic Production, Processing, Imports, and Exports of Macadamia Nuts.

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The statutory measure aims to compel the parties set out in the schedules to keep records and report returns to SAMAC, which is tasked with implementing the measure. The measure hopes to create a level...

South Africa • 1996 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

Ministry of Justice, South Africa

This represents the constitution of the Republic of South Africa; as the supreme law of conduct of the Republic

South Africa • 1996 • Democracy and Governance

Regulations Relating to Edible Fats and Oils

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The regulations apply to edible fats and oils, and mixtures which are intended for final consumption, catering purposes, medium of cooking, and as ingredients in the manufacture of foodstuffs. Edible fats and oils shall be...

South Africa • 1996 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agriculture Laws Extension Act

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The act provides for the extension of the application of laws relating to agricultural matters to territories which form part of the national territory of the Republic of South Africa. The laws of the Republic...

South Africa • 1996 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Regarding Activities Concerning the Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

It is stated that; an environmental impact report shall be prepared by applicants. The contents mandated to be in the report include; details of the proposed activity, including purpose, requirements, and extent; applicant’s details; details...

South Africa • 1996 • Environment and Climate Change

White Paper on Agriculture 1995

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

This is an old document that discusses agricultural production, marketing, sustainable utilization of natural resources, financing and institutional infrastructure in South Africa. Its goal is to ensure equitable access to agriculture and promote the contribution...

South Africa • 1995 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act: Establishment of an Irrigation Improvement Scheme

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The irrigation improvement scheme concerns the prevention, control, and management of soil waterlogging. The scheme also serves to promote the construction of water utilisation works, and to arrange for the payment of subsidies using money...

South Africa • 1995 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Assignment to provinces under the Mountain Catchment Areas Act

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The notice serves as an assignment to provinces under the mountain catchment areas act in accordance with the relevant section of the Constitution of South Africa.

South Africa • 1995 • Land, Housing, and Natural Resources

Environment Conservation Second Amendment Act

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

An amendment to the environment conservation act of 1993. It gives the minister the power to determine policy directions for the implementation of conventions or agreement, and to outline norms and standards. It also provides...

South Africa • 1994 • Environment and Climate Change

Water Supply and Sanitation Policy

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

The white paper on the water supply and sanitation policy pushes relevant stakeholders to fully commit to participating in the formulation process of water policies. The department of water affairs and forestry recognizes the importance...

South Africa • 1994 • Utilities